On the cozy bed, a fierce competition for Gwendolyn’s attention erupted between the two little ones.

Zendaya and Benedict both vied for the prime spot next to their beloved mother, even tussling to snuggle up to her.

Benedict, being the more mature and sensible older brother, eventually conceded defeat.

He graciously shifted his little pillow next to Cedrick’s.

After a good half-hour of chaos, the family finally settled down, ready to drift off into dreamland.

Little did they suspect that as soon as the lights went out, a tiny voice belonging to Zendaya pierced the darkness.

“Mommy, my heart is racing like crazy. I just can’t fall asleep,” Zendaya whimpered, her voice carrying a tinge of desperation.

Cedrick, his voice laced with lazy amusement, chimed in. “Zendy, you were sprinting like a cheetah before bedtime. It’s no wonder you’re all wound up.”

Gwendolyn remained silent.

While Zendaya struggled to find sleep, Benedict desperately needed it.

Gwendolyn could see the exhaustion etched on his face. After spending hours in the lab receiving treatments, Benedict deserved a restful night at home.

While she was pondering a solution, Cedrick proposed one. “What if your mommy tells you both a bedtime story?”

Zendaya perked up. “Yes, please!”

Benedict rolled his eyes. “That’s boring.”

Cedrick had a secret agenda. He was hoping that exposing Benedict to more fairy tales and their enchanting lessons might soften his precocious and adult-like demeanor.

He insisted, “Benny, you’ve never experienced your mommy’s storytelling, have you? Consider it a new experience, and it’ll also help soothe Zendy to sleep.”

Benedict grudgingly shifted his position, tucking his arms in. “Whatever. Girls are so troublesome. Even when it comes to bedtime, they want attention before they’re willing to sleep.”

mind to her big brother’s grumbling and

gentle patience, she coaxed her sickly brother, “Oh, Benny, I’m not being troublesome. Just give Mommy’s stories a chance. They’re really fascinating. You absolutely must give

curiosity danced in his eyes. It was

to convey a message without words as he nodded in

table. Flipping through the pages, she began her melodious narration

absorbed every word of Gwendolyn’s storytelling. He couldn’t help but admire her ethereal beauty as she

aura of warmth and harmony

scene felt heartwarming and tender as Gwendolyn was surrounded by

the grand ball, got married, and had two adorable little babies. They

ten minutes later, after Gwendolyn finished narrating the story, the main bedroom was filled with soft

the soft, golden glow of the bedside lamp, Cedrick and the two

her eyes

whispered, a tender smile gracing her lips. With a gentle flick, she switched off the lamp, surrendering herself to the comforting embrace

was Jessamyn’s doing that Cedrick was made well aware of the rumors swirling around Zendaya calling Charles “Daddy” at the dinner table and how Zendaya managed to stir

this as an opportunity

her original words were extremely insulting and went far beyond just causing

moment Cedrick caught wind of the situation, he swiftly contained the news and even asked Nico to withdraw a promising deal between

Cloudington Group incurred losses worth

Cloud, sternly reprimanded his drowsy daughter, “Why in the world did you rub Mr. Jenson the wrong way during your date yesterday? With Jenson Group canceling their collaboration with our Cloudington Group, this is like a clear warning to our family. You have no

was utterly confused

I possibly offend him when I don’t even know

of frustration was building up inside him. He saw Jessamyn’s bewildered expression and

cancellation. He had this cold expression, and I knew he was clearly holding back his anger.

the problem stemmed from. “Dad, I haven’t even met Cedrick Jenson. How could

helping Ignatius calm down as she questioned their daughter, “Jess, tell

“Okay.”

a pat on her face, started to recount the events of the previous day. She had only done a few things, so she quickly

a low-life. Not only did he spend time in jail, but he’s now also playing around with a mistress, and get this, he even fathered an illegitimate

After that, I reached out to some newspapers and reporters to expose Charles’ wild ways. But it looks like I

and Eva exchanged puzzled looks, trying to make sense of

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